Positions Flashcards by Miriam Hatch | Brainscape

Q

Anatomical position

A

The body is upright directly facing the observer, feet flat, the upper limbs are at the side of the body with the palms facing forward

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Supine position

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If the body is lying face up

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Q

Prone position

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If the body is lying face down

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